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HOW CREATE AN EXCITING & FUN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

School playgrounds are an integral part of a student’s day. So why not help them enjoy it with a fun school playground design?

Time spent in the playground plays a significant role in a child’s development. It’s a time to decompress and let off steam, which is beneficial to everyone when they go back into the classrooms less hyper and more inclined to focus on the lessons. A school playground is also a place where they learn to communicate with others, alongside learning social skills. It’s also the time for serious creative play, plus organising and managing their own time. So how can you make your school playground area conducive to what you want your students to achieve?

ADD TRADITIONAL GAME MARKING

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All elements of play and the equipment schools provide need to be designed to suit the ability and size of the EYFS children using it. This includes a consideration for the physical limitations of small children and any safety requirements, but also needs to accommodate their psychological and social development.

INTRODUCE ACTIVE PLAY AREAS

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As much as children just love to run around, introducing stimulating play areas can significantly improve their balance and coordination encouraging logical thinking and the skills of working together with other children. There are several options for active play areas like,
  • Clamber stacks
  • Climbing towers
  • Play frames
  • Climbing walls
  • Agility sticks

HOW ABOUT SENSORY, IMAGINATIVE & CREATIVE PLAY AREA?

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Another creative option you can introduce into the playground is play panels. At TSPC, we provide three types of play panels,
  • Arts and Crafts mounted panels with mounted chalk playboard and giant chalk playboard.
  • Letter and words play panels with a lower case alphabet, an upper and lower case alphabet, and a fun, snake alphabet wall panel.
  • Numbers and sums play panels to make maths fun!

HOW WE AT The School Playground Company CAN HELP YOU OPTIMISE YOUR FUN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

Our team at TSPC has considerable experience in assisting schools with creating stimulating, educational, and fun playgrounds. At TSPC we pride ourselves on the quality of our equipment and our no-cost after-sales service. Contact us to discuss your needs and your budget. Then we can create several ideas for your ideal playground.